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I think it is important to find the things that you LOVE to DO, at least in the beginning of this weight loss journey. If someone does not enjoy lifting weights, they probably will not stick to it. If one would rather walk and run, let them begin there. They are active, they are burning calories, they are reaching their…
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My hero! :heart: :heart: :heart:
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When I first began this journey, I averaged a weight loss of 10 lbs. per month. I had a lot to lose and was following my dietitian's recommendation of a 1500 calorie/day balanced diet with 3 hours/week exercise. I must admit, however, that I went through a period of depression during those first few months, which sometimes…
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It seemed to begin at the top and work its way down...the gravity effect, I think. This is perfectly fine with me because I am an apple, so I appreciate that my stomach is now much smaller while hips and butt are not so much.
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Temptation is everywhere - I face it every morning when I pack my husband's lunch. Putting those mini donuts or brownies in the baggie drives me crazy! But I resist. Because getting where I've gotten feels a whole lot better than that! Just knowing that temptation might be there means being ready to face it when you…
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Motivation is fleeting...it doesn't last. Determination is the key. Have a reason - and post that reason everywhere. When I began this journey, mine was, "I want to be beautiful in my husband's eyes." I felt so unattractive back then, so now that inspires me to continue because it confirms how far I have come, and how I…
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Hi! I am 55 years old. Last November, I went to the doctor and weighed in at my highest weight ever - 256.6 pounds. I was so depressed! But he changed my medicines around (I'm diebetic) and sent me to a dietitian, who I saw on December 27th of last year, now weighing 253 pounds. She put me on a balanced eating plan that I…
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Well I think its terribly exciting! I know that I was excited to fit into a size that did not contain an X, and I know I will be ecstatic when I finally fit into a medium. CONGRATS!! :flowerforyou:
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You are eating at that time because you are hungry at that time. Add protein and vegetables to your afternoon snack to keep you fuller longer, and (1) plan for meals that don't take as long in the evening, or (2) use a crockpot so dinner is ready when you get home, or (3) prepare as much of the meal as you can ahead of…
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The smaller we get, the less food we need, and the more exercise we need to do to burn calories. If you are serious about wanting to lose weight, I would suggest adding additional activity. While you are physically active at work, your body is used to it. You need to surprise it and give it something new. Try weights - the…
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I read an article once that was written by a doctor. She said that her patients would typically hit a plateau after about 4 months on a diet, so when I hit that 4 month mark, I wasn't surprised that I also hit a plateau. Someone on MFP once told me that it isn't a plateau, it is a period of adjustment. You have lost a lot…
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Everyone is different, thus they demonstrate their love in different ways. Some show it through PDA's, but the most special of men do it by DOING things. I never understood this until I took a relationship quiz one time...I wish I remember where or what or when...but that quiz taught me alot about my own husband, who I had…
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Last night, I ran into an acquaintance who I hadn't seen since our classes together ended in April. We were both noticeably thinner than we had been the last time we saw each other, and, as it turned out, we had both lost exactly the same amount of weight...mine since December, 2012, through diet and exercise, and hers…
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I work full time and I am going to school for my MBA. I also have a house to take care of, a husband, and 3 sons who all live at home. YES, it is difficult to find time to exercise, but it is possible. One thing that I do is make Saturday morning mine. It doesn't matter how much homework or housework I have to do, I COME…
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Devices like the fitbit and UP band track movement not heart rate. They are great...I love my UP band which tracks sleep, but I have heard them referred to as glorified pedometers. Not that I mind...as I said, I absolutely adore mine! But I think it would be beneficial to also have an HRM and I've been thinking about…
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^^^^ THIS!! WOW! You ARE incredible!!! :heart:
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I am 55 and began my current weight loss journey on December 27, 2013. Harder? Perhaps - although I have been trying to lose weight since my late twenties and this is the first time I've been successful That being said, I don't believe the whole TDEE things works after menopause. Changes in the levels and types of estrogen…
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LOL! Thanks! MFP has helped by providing me with a community that understands...we are all in this together! It is through seeing the success of others, through understanding and relating to their struggles, through challenges, through friends that I have made here that I owe so much of my success. Thank you EVERYONE for…
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Hello everyone! My name is Marsha and I am 55 years old. I have been struggling with my weight since I had my first child nearly 28 years ago...and until this year, my weight was winning. I joined MFP a few years ago, but never really used it right...didn't read the forums, didn't make friends...I didn't even realize these…
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Our nation is obese. Our children are obese. Get with the program, people - sometimes judging is necessary! All I have to say about that is...SUGAR ANYONE? Throw some cheese sticks in there...fresh fruit...IDK! There has got to be healthier options that this little girl will eat! Kind of appalled? I am thoroughly so! :mad:…
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You will get there! YOU WILL GET THERE!! One pound at a time... :wink:
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Some pictures...I'm not there yet, but I'll get there!
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I think it is a personal decision and one that everyone has to make for themselves. All lemon water does is help alleviate water retention, but if you drink enough water to begin with, that shouldn't be a problem. As a post-menapausal woman, the changes to estrogen production and levels naturally decreases metabolism, and…
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He should be watching his carb intake. Anything that isn't a protein or a fat is a carb...including vegetables. He should be checking his blood sugar daily...this will give some indication as to whether his sugar is under control. It is best that he stay away from simple carbs as much as possible. This includes simple…
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OK - today is the last day of September. Current weight: 181.3. While I didn't reach my goal of 179, I lost 6.2 lbs. during this challenge and I am that much closer to goal! As for my challenge: I completed the Salem Lake walk on Saturday, 9/28. It took exactly 2 hours, with 35 minutes spent sprinting. My longest sprint…
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Week 0 - 186.1 Week 1 - 185.1 Week 2 - 182.1 Total loss - 4 pounds :happy:
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I see a beautiful woman in all of the pictures you've posted, from the beginning of your journey to the wonderful place you are now. What I like most about the last one is that you exude such confidence! You're sitting up straight, your legs are crossed, the smile you're wearing...YES, my friend...you have evolved!…
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I'm still catching up...so... Starting weight: 186.1 9/21 weight: 185 Loss = 1.1
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Every pound is a VICTORY! so congrats on your 1 pound loss! I can go several weeks without losing much at all, and then have a week where the scale drops dramatically. Just be patient, keep doing what you're doing, and hang in there! The results will come!
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Hello everyone! I just joined your group yesterday, so I have to catch up to y'all! My starting weight: On September 14, I weighed in at 186.1.
